Palliative Care Alaska Network

04/08/2026

Our grief group begins today (4/8): Caregiving Foundations.

For caregivers and those experiencing anticipatory grief, this group provides a compassionate place to connect, reflect, and learn tools to support you through the days and decisions ahead.

Wednesday's at 6:00-7:00PM
2612 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

No cost to attend. Simply come as you are.

03/27/2026

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My sister and I had to make decisions that determined the course of my parents’ final hours. This important end-of-life document could have guided us

03/17/2026

Death often brings fear and uncertainty but understanding what to expect and what needs to be done afterward can bring stability, grounding, and a sense of control during an otherwise overwhelming time.

Join us to learn about the universal dying process so you can recognize the physical and emotional changes that occur at the end of life and walk through the essential practical steps that follow a death. Being informed helps reduce panic, prevents unnecessary stress, supports healthier grieving, and allows families to focus on connection rather than confusion. With knowledge and preparation in place, you can navigate this heavy experience with more confidence, clarity, and peace.

Tuesday, March 31 6:30-7:30PM
2612 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

Registering is preferred but not required. Call 907.561.5322 or email [email protected] to sign up. No cost to attend.

03/17/2026

We are super excited about our first fiscally sponsored project, End-of-Life Options Alaska, who will be working to provide education and encourage public discussion about Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) and build support for making this compassionate options available to terminally ill adults in Alaska.
More info here: https://alaskaendoflifealliance.org/

03/08/2026

Grief doesn’t only begin after a loss — it can show up long before, especially when you’re caring for a loved one whose health is declining. We understand how overwhelming and isolating that experience can feel.

Whether you’re navigating the emotional weight of caregiving or preparing for the loss of someone you love, you’re welcome here. Regular attendance is encouraged but never required. Come whenever you need a moment to breathe, connect, and feel supported.

01/14/2026

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01/11/2026

https://a.co/d/aZE3cwL Local Hospice RN case manager in the valley. Looking forward to reading her stories.

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01/03/2026

Great podcast with great one of our own.

As we head into the new year, a new episode of the HPNA Palliative Perspective Podcast is here.

In this moving episode we welcome Esther Pepper, RN, BSN, CHPN®, a veteran hospice nurse from Alaska whose more than two decades of compassionate service have shaped her debut memoir, My Calling: Chronicles of an Alaskan Hospice Nurse.

Join us for a heartfelt conversation that celebrates the courage, compassion, and calling behind hospice work—and the enduring lessons learned from those at life’s final threshold.

Listen here: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-ah72a-58d4e9

11/28/2025

If you find yourself in need of support, we're here to help you navigate grief and loss. Find all support services at our office, open M-Th 11-4PM, at no cost.

11/21/2025

Thank you to all our speakers and vendors at this years symposium! There is nothing more refreshing than sharing the energy/passion of palliative care with so many like minded people in one room! 🥰

11/20/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our 9th Annual Palliative Care Alaska Netwrok Symposium this year!! It was great seeing many familiar faces, but also a significant amount of new faces as well!

A special thank you to the PCAN board members who made this event possible, and the phenomenal presenters who shared their “whys” and palliative care lpassion with us all!

This year was a symposium to remember!

If you see yourself in one of these photos please feel free to tag yourself, or share on your page-perhaps include something new you learned this year at the symposium! We’d love to grow our PCAN community and spread the word on what amazing things PCAN has in store for many more years to come!

Photographer: Wes Brewington